MTV.com News — At the L.A. premiere of 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen,' news of the singer's plea was on everyone's mind.By Larry Carroll Ciara Photo: MTV News WESTWOOD, California — On Monday night, some of Hollywood's biggest stars descended on... more info

Rolling Stone — • Guitar Gods Crank It Up for New Doc • Chris Brown Cops Plea in Rihanna Case • Springsteen Camp Responds to Ticket Flap • Beyoncé Brings Hits, Jay-Z to Tour Opener • Lambert Responds to Pre-Idol Album • Green Day Premiere “21 Guns” ... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Chris Brown has appeared in court and pleaded guilty to assaulting Rihanna in February. The singer struck a last minute deal with prosecutors to avoid a long court case and a prison sentence.... more info

Guardian Music — The R&B singer has avoided a prison sentence by pleading guilty to one count of felony assault on his former girlfriend, pop star RihannaLawyers representing R&B singer Chris Brown announced a last-minute plea deal yesterday, forestalling the expecte... more info

PopSugar UK — Chris Brown pleaded guilty and reached a plea agreement which sees him avoid jail and sentenced to five years probation, 180 days of community service, and a year of domestic violence classes. He was ordered not to have any contact with Rihanna - P... more info

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Detroit Free Press — The showdown could have been dramatic with Chris Brown facing his victim Rihanna in a Los Angeles courtroom Monday afternoon, but soon after the preliminary hearing was to begin in the singer's assault case, a plea deal was announced -- no jail... more info

The Daily Mail — Barbadian beauty Rihanna, arrived at the courtroom dressed in black and wearing a pair of dark shades as she prepared to make her testimony. more info

MTV.com News — Observers agree that Rihanna's musical career will remain strong, but endorsement opportunities may suffer.By Shaheem Reid Rihanna Photo: Christopher Peterson/ FilmMagic On Monday, Chris Brown's plea deal in his assault on Rihanna signaled... more info

MTV.com News — 'It will be a difficult and long road ahead for Chris Brown,' one publicist tells MTV News.By Shaheem Reid Photo: Chris Graythen/ Getty Images While Chris Brown's plea deal closed the legal chapter of his assault case, the ordeal will undou... more info